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Functional Anatomy for Physical Therapists

Name: Functional Anatomy for Physical Therapists
Author: Jutta Hochschild

Jutta Hochschild

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Functional Anatomy for Physical Therapists

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Functional Anatomy for Physical Therapists

This is a good reference for anyone looking to delve deeper into the study of anatomy and human movement. The author has taught anatomy for more than 25 years, and the book reflects the author's vast experience. -- Doody's Book Review (starred review)

Effective examination and treatment in physical therapy rely on a solid understanding of the dynamics of the joints and the functions of the surrounding muscles. This concise instructional manual helps readers to not only memorize anatomy but also to truly comprehend the structures and functions of the whole body: the intervertebral disk, the cervical spine, the cranium, the thoracic spine, the thorax, the upper extremities, lumbar spine, pelvis and hip joint, and the lower extremities. Through precise descriptions, efficiently organized chapters, and beautiful illustrations, this book relates functional anatomy to therapy practice. It provides extensive coverage of the palpation of structures and references to pathology throughout.

Highlights:

Accurate and detailed descriptions of each joint structure in the body, including their vessels and nerves, and their function
Comprehensive guidance on the palpation of individual structures
Detailed discussions on the functional aspects of muscles and joint surfaces, and the formation of joints
Concise tips and references to pathology to assist with everyday practice
More than 1000 illustrations clearly depicting anatomy and the interconnections between structures

Physical therapists will find Functional Anatomy for Physical Therapists invaluable to their study or practice. It makes functional anatomy easier for students to learn and is ideal for use in exam preparation. Experienced therapists will benefit from practical tips and guidance for applying and refining their techniques.

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Publisher

Thieme

Year

2015

ISBN

9783131768711

Edition

Topic

Medicine

Subtopic

Physiotherapy, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Posterior

Ramus

(Fig.

1.18)

Here,

too,

branching

occurs.

The

medial

branch,

via

the

articular

branch,

supplies

the

joint

capsule

of

the

same

segment

and

gives

off

collateral

branches

to

the

one

or

two

next

higher

and

lower

zygapophysial

joints.

That

means

that

every

posterior

ramus

supplies

at

least

two

or

three

motion

segments.

The

articular

branch

also

sup-

plies

the

adjoining

ligaments

and

the

periosteum.

A

few

branches

of

the

medial

branch

track

into

the

muscles

near

the

joint.

The

lateral

branch

supplies

the

autochthonous

back

muscles

and

the

skin.

Anterior

Ramus

(Fig.

1.18)

The

anterior

rami

form

the

lumbar,

sacral,

brachial,

and

cervical

plexuses

and

supply

the

corresponding

muscles

and

other

structures.

Ramus

Communicans

(Fig.

1.18)

Shortly

after

the

intervertebral

foramen,

the

ramus

com-

municans

establishes

a

connection

to

the

sympathetic

trunk.

It

carries

both

afferent

and

efferent

fibers.

Spinal 

nerve

Meningeal 

branch

Anterior 

ramus

Ramus

communicans

Posterior 

ramus

Sympathetic 

trunk

Lateral 

branch

Medial

branch

Fig.

1.18

Innervation

of

the

motion

seg-

ment.

1.2

Motion

Segment

11